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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Aponogeton Crispus
A beautiful bulb plant with long, wavy, translucent leaves.
Aponogeton crispus is a fast-growing, undemanding bulb plant. It often produces white flowers that reach the water surface.
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Aponogeton Crispus
Aponogeton crispus
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
Low
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Optional
Injection is not normally necessary.
GROWTH
Fast
Medium trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementBackground
Typical height12–24 in
Typical width8 in
Suggested minimum tank20 gal
Suggested tank height26 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightLow
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR15–80
Injected CO₂Optional
CO₂ benefitLow
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingHigh
Water-column feedingLow
Overall fertilizer demandModerate
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–15 dGH
KH2–12 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate
Bury the bulb completely.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Seeds
Acclimation
May go dormant.
What usually goes wrong.
Requires a resting period (dormancy).
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